I’m HOME

I’m HOME 

Hi everybody , finally I can say I’m home sweet home !  I got out  May 11 2023 after 8 months and 3 days ! My little grandson Connor advised me to look for an opportunity to escape , I found it and escaped ! 

It feels weird to be home , I fell asleep in the dark which was difficult and the silence was deafening . I woke up to the sound of a distant dog barking and birds chirping . I heard a plane and a train and a car back firing all wonderful sounds !  I had to sleep in a lazy boy as I could not tolerate being flat or on either side after 8  months of being in a hospital bed . We ordered a new ghost bed that raises up and down and is so comfy , so sleeping much better now . 

I went for a spa pedicure that was wonderful ,getting a facial next  week! Trying hard to get back some sense of normalcy. 

I am really enjoying the kids ,helping with homework , sharing supper ,folding laundry , all  the simple things that I took for granted and will try not to again. 

Mother’s Day I met Sarah and Cassie with Brooklynn and Rhiannon at the spray park . It felt so good to feel the sun on my face and to hear the squeals from the kids as they got soaked . We came back to the house for pizza and cake ,such a normal and lovely day ! 

My surgeon is confident  he got all the cancer , my margins and lymph nodes are clear so I should be good to go ! I will need regular scans and follow up but no more chemo . 

Now I need to focus on my rehab  and getting stronger . I need to remember to be gentle on myself and take baby steps but I am determined to get better and loose the walker and other aides . 

I want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for all your prayers ,warm wishes ,cards, flowers , other gifts , food , and calls . I had a big circle around me and I felt the love everyday and would not have made it through without all of you!

Take care ,

Susan 

10 Responses

  1. Such wonderful news that you are finally home again. Your family must be so happy to have you home. Please don’t overdue things. Take your time and recover at your own pace. Such great news that the cancer is finally gone from your body. Love and hugs

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  5. So wonderful for you to be home and to have a great report from your surgeon!
    You have only been home 10 days and are doing so much already. Keep up the great work and remember that baby steps are steps in the right direction.
    I hadn’t really thought about how much you missed out on with the everyday sounds and sensations and it’s so true how much we all take for granted. Thank you for reminding all of us to appreciate what we have right in front of us everyday!
    Be kind to yourself. You’re amazing! xoxoxo

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  7. This post and “yikes hair” were such welcomed reads! I’m so very happy for you that you have such great news from your surgeon and you can now begin the next chapter of LIFE! You have so much to celebrate after all those long months of agony, and I’m beyond thrilled for you. Hugs!

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  8. Thank you for sharing your journey, even the rough stuff. It’s so good to hear that you are home enjoying the simple things that make us all happy. I listen and watch the birds daily. Simple, comforting everyday things can be so therapeutic. Continue to heal and appreciate your baby steps. They will get you where you want to be. Hugs.

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  9. I wanted to cry, reading this. You have heard of the book title, When Bad Things Happen to Good People. You’ve lived through that. Now it is your turn for the good things.

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